Is Lizard [Human Torch] #85 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in BGS 10
A BGS 10 Lizard [Human Torch] #85 sells for $1,437 against $49.35 raw: a $1,388 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.35
- BGS 10
- $1,437
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Sep 27, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — BGS 10 | $1,437 | +$1,363 | +$1,338 | +$1,238 |
Net = sale price − $49.35 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,437 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Lizard [Human Torch] #85 — FAQ
Is Lizard [Human Torch] #85 worth grading?
A BGS 10 Lizard [Human Torch] #85 sells for $1,437 against $49.35 raw: a $1,388 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Lizard [Human Torch] #85 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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